So proud of this collection of stories! Each one includes an afterword by me with advice about climate activism. There are also discussion questions aSo proud of this collection of stories! Each one includes an afterword by me with advice about climate activism. There are also discussion questions and resources for students....more
This is the British mid-twenties existential crisis-via-Instagram-engagement-announcements graphic novel of my dreams. Witty, relatable and deeply tecThis is the British mid-twenties existential crisis-via-Instagram-engagement-announcements graphic novel of my dreams. Witty, relatable and deeply tech-savvy....more
A lyrical, poetic and deeply heartfelt take on the most fun of tropes: shotgun wedding in Vegas! A Black woman who has just finished her astronomy degA lyrical, poetic and deeply heartfelt take on the most fun of tropes: shotgun wedding in Vegas! A Black woman who has just finished her astronomy degree and is facing deep burnout wakes up married to a Japanese radio presenter of a show about cryptids, and she moves to NYC to be with her. So lovely, and really captures the experience of being in your twenties and struggling to cope with the pressures of establishing a career....more
An incredibly well researched spotlight on a fascinating time in history - 1950s San Francisco for a queer Chinese American. I loved how much the storAn incredibly well researched spotlight on a fascinating time in history - 1950s San Francisco for a queer Chinese American. I loved how much the story extended beyond the teenage protagonist, showing us the lives of her parents and relatives both in America and China. The lesbian club was developed with a real nuance and complexity. Staggeringly good, and worthy of all the awards it is receiving....more
I called the murder as soon as (view spoiler)[ he stole her phone from her pocket to get her number and immediately text her the entire transcript of I called the murder as soon as (view spoiler)[ he stole her phone from her pocket to get her number and immediately text her the entire transcript of his play in a single text, demanding she read it. Narcissistic psychopath behaviour, A+ (hide spoiler)]....more
A dark and brilliantly shocking look at grief through the lens of artificial intelligence, body possession and co-dependence. A teenager coder createsA dark and brilliantly shocking look at grief through the lens of artificial intelligence, body possession and co-dependence. A teenager coder creates a sentient coded version named after her dead brother. But as it becomes more powerful, suddenly nothing is out of reach - money, property, identification, travel - even a human body for the AI....more
[Gifted] A creative and stirring take on the climate crisis, with a focus on motherhood and the children who are going to inherit a planet ravaged by [Gifted] A creative and stirring take on the climate crisis, with a focus on motherhood and the children who are going to inherit a planet ravaged by climate change. I loved the high concept 'geoengineering' ideas used here, such as resurrecting extinct predators to change the natural world. A fascinating read with lots to think about - and some amazingly complex and real characters....more
[Gifted] In a climate-ravaged future, the love between two sisters is the only hope for humanity's future. This is sci-fi at its best: robots, kindness[Gifted] In a climate-ravaged future, the love between two sisters is the only hope for humanity's future. This is sci-fi at its best: robots, kindness and desert islands!...more
[Gifted] It's another outing for Ruth! This series has been one of the best discoveries of the last year for me. It's perfect for binge reading - the b[Gifted] It's another outing for Ruth! This series has been one of the best discoveries of the last year for me. It's perfect for binge reading - the books go down easily, developing long term relationships while solving some great murder mysteries. I love all the locations too - lush beaches and bogs and archaeological digs.
The real appeal of this story is the protagonist - Dr Ruth Galloway is an endearing, three-dimensional heroine, and I can see why 12 books and counting have been written about her life. If you like police procedurals, but want something a bit refreshingly different, give this series a try....more
A short story I've written is being released in an anthology. It was based on a prompt from a class of schoolchildren who asked for a 'romance story aA short story I've written is being released in an anthology. It was based on a prompt from a class of schoolchildren who asked for a 'romance story about a meteorite hitting a snowman', and it's 4300 words long. The cover design is based around my story! My story was inspired by Hidden Figures, and features a queer love story, lots of science, and secret treasure - and, of course, lots of woman in STEM. I had a lot of fun writing it - and wrestling the class prompt into something a bit more 'Lauren James'. The anthology also features writing by Bali Rai, Liam Brown and Ken Preston, as well as stories chosen or commissioned by young people in Norway, Portugal and Italy which has been translated into English for inclusion in this book of short stories. You can order a copy for £3, or my Patreon subscribers can read it early here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34314626